Ponting has been left amazed by Wood's impact in the Headingley Test, which included a five-wicket haul in the first innings and a valuable total of 40 runs with the bat, laced with some quick fours and sixes.
England kept alive in this year's Ashes series with a spirited three-wicket victory in Leeds and will try to emulate that effort when the fourth Test begins on July 19 at Old Trafford.
Former Australian cricketer Brett Lee in a recent interview revealed that raw pace doesn't always get you wickets. During his international career, Lee was recognised as one of the fastest bowlers in the world.
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has compared Ben Stokes' match-winning ability with the former Indian captain MS Dhoni and believes the England skipper handles pressure better than most of his current contemporaries
Australia's former captain Ricky Ponting suggested the hosts England must keep Josh Tongue in the playing XI of the remaining Ashes series as they try to wipe out 0-2 series deficit
Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting questioned England's skipper Ben Stokes's comments on Jonny Bairstow's dismissal on Day 5 of the second Test match of the Ashes 2023 series.
Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting heaped praise on David Warner for his technical skills with the batter having played some crucial knocks against England in the Ashes 2023 series
Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting believes that signs are looking ominous for Marnus Labuschagne and the Australian team as they continue to increase their lead in the second Test match of the Ashes 2023 series.
The English bowler has taken three wickets in the ongoing second Test match of the Ashes series against Australia on Thursday at Lord's. He had also taken five wickets in the first Ashes Test.